"Battery alarms aren't fancy but fewer false scares in my experience."
True, battery alarms are reliable, but I've had the opposite experience with smart sensors. Had a slow leak from a pipe behind the washer once—no visible signs at all. The smart sensor pinged me early enough to avoid serious damage. Sure, I've had a false alert or two (usually my fault for placement...), but I'd rather deal with occasional false alarms than miss something sneaky like that again.
"Sure, I've had a false alert or two (usually my fault for placement...), but I'd rather deal with occasional false alarms than miss something sneaky like that again."
Good point about placement—definitely matters a lot. I've stuck mostly with battery alarms because they're budget-friendly and straightforward, but I can see the appeal of smart sensors for hidden leaks. My neighbor had a similar washer leak issue, and by the time she noticed, it was already a pricey fix. Maybe pairing both types is the sweet spot—basic coverage plus early warnings for tricky spots?
